Florida State Seminoles safety Jammie Robinson runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. [18][19] Snead performed well throughout training camp and finished the preseason with eight receptions for 124 receiving yards. While he had only two catches of 40-plus yards, Snead hauled in 14 of 20 or more. He worked out for several NFL teams before decided to play for the 49ers. Odell Beckham, LSU: 4.40, 4.31, 4.43 General Manager Eric DeCosta said the Ravens have four to six different plans based on what happens over the next 10 days. Over his career he has rushed for over 4,600 yards and scored 32 rushing TDs. Brown was a gold medal winner, running the second leg on the U.S.world record-breaking 4x100Relayin the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. During that season, Snead also learned that his girlfriend was pregnant, so he decided to declare for the NFL Draft early to try to make some money and support his new family. Rondel Menendez (WR) - 4.24 seconds (1999) [UPDATE]: Former Alabama star Henry Ruggs III ran a 4.27 40-yard dash to join the list in 2020. VOS rank in parenthesis spans all positions, enabling player comparisons across QB's, RB's, WR's, and TE's. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. T.J. Jones, Notre Dame: 911 "We knew him from the draft, loved him at Ball State," Harbaugh said. That can be explained by Baltimore's usage of Snead as a blocker in the league's most run-heavy offense in addition to tight end Mark Andrews drawing a high percentage of short-to-intermediate targets. The nine receiving touchdowns ranked sixth in a single season in school history. Washington was drafted by the Oakland Raiders with the 23rd overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft after his draft stock rose after rocketing tothe fastest 40-yard dash at the 2005 NFL Combine with a time of 4.25 seconds. Walt Powell, Murray State: 10 reps McMillian is similar to a lot of players on this list in that hes undersized, but fast and quick, making him one of the better overall players on the team when combined with his coverage abilities. J.J. Nelson (WR) - 4.28 seconds (2015) Snead doesn't have the same responsibilities that most slot receivers do. Robert Herron, Wyoming: 105 Our favorite two segments to analyze are 0-20 and 10-40, and the formula for success is simple: 2.70 seconds from 0-20 yards and 3.00 seconds from 10-40 yards. He has the NFL record for most TDs receptions in a season (23, 2007), most TD receptions by a rookie in a season (17, 1998), Most seasons with 17 or more TD receptions (3) and many, many more. The following year, he snagged 72 passes for 895 yards and four scores. In his four seasons in the NFL, Jackson rushed for 2,782yards (2,544m) and 16 touchdowns with an average yards per carry of 5.4. The 40-yard dash has long been the premier event at the combine, and a solid performance by a wide receiver or a defensive back in the 40 can have a significant impact on their draft stock. Drafted 81st overall by Oakland Juan Carlos Blanco looks at the latest on the key injuries to stars such as Dak Prescott ahead of the release of Sunday's first wave of inactives. The 40-yard dash is the most watched and most talked about event annually at the NFL scouting combine. Safety Kevin Byard walloped Snead, then menacingly lingered over top of him a little too long. [21], Snead signed with the Carolina Panthers practice squad on September 23, 2014. Played in 25 games over three seasons, T-13. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. [30] He finished the 2015 season with 69 receptions for a career-high 984 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 15 games and eight starts. He's been a steady, reliable spark plug. 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Here are the 14 players with the fastest 40-yard dash times in combine history. Head Coach Sean Payton called to deliver the news. Even many years later, Moss still has extraordinary speed and burst. Kelvin Benjamin, Florida State: 4.59, 4.53, 4.61 . Jeff Janis, Saginaw Valley State: 20 reps Odell Beckham, LSU: 38.5 Known more for his quickness and ability to cut on a dime as a dynamic running back, Hayden also has some big-play speed. Jackson ran a 4.35 40-yarddashat the 2008 NFL Combine. Michael Campanaro, Wake Forest: 4.46, 4.43, 4.46 The three regular season losses came to the #12 Clemson Tigers, Kent State, and Northern Illinois. He made his professional regular season debut in the New Orleans Saints season-opener at the Arizona Cardinals and caught one pass for a 63-yard gain during their 3119 loss. This 40 time doesn't necessarily boost his draft stock, but he certainly avoided hurting it. Brees threw the ball behind the line of scrimmage to Snead, who then launched it to a wide-open Kamara streaking down the other sideline. Bruce Ellington, South Carolina: 15 reps He also shaved his 40-time down to 4.51 at his Pro Day, showing while he may not be blazing fast, he's more than capable of stretching the field when needed. Marcus Lucas, Missouri: 4.52 , N/A, 4.60 At the 2005 NFL Combine, Routt was recorded as having the fastest 40 yard dash with a time of 4.25 seconds. A player can be the best at his position, but run a poor 40 and see himself slide in the draft. At 5-11, 195 and with below average speed (4.56 40), Snead isn't a downfield playmaker in the mold of Cooks, and he's not a red-zone target like Thomas, either. Later, Snead heard from folks in the personnel office that Payton had never done that before for an undrafted free agent. He worked out for the New York Giants, but wasn't signed. [50] He finished the season with 62 receptions for 651 yards and one touchdown. Being too prideful and macho, he thought he could make it home. Yet when the Saints assigned him a low tender, it was a bit of a relief. Snead caught both of his targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-25 loss to the Browns. During his career, Sanders intercepted 53 passes for 1,331 yards (a 25.1 yards per return average), recovered four fumbles for 15 yards, returned 155 kickoffs for 3,523 yards, gained 2,199 yards on 212 punt returns, and caught 60 passes for 784 yards. A ten-time Pro-Bowl selection (NFL record for CBs), Bailey has recorded 793 tackles, 48 interceptions, and 3 sacks. DeVante Adams, Fresno State: 39.5 His 2,991 receiving yards ranks third all time in Ball State history. Marqise Lee, USC: 4.50, 4.44, 4.52 Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. Eager to make an impact, Snead rushed back onto the field following his suspension, but he wasn't totally healthy. For his first year playing in college, he was a running back. He also won asecond gold medal in the 4 x 100 meter relay, which also produced a new World Record (39.06 seconds). His senior year, Snead was named Michigan Division 56 Player of the Year by the Associated Press. Drafted 97th overall by Pittsburgh Shaq Evans, UCLA: 102 13-time Pro Bowler, 3-time first-team All-Pro, Pro Football Hall of Famer, T-8. "After that 2016 season wow, yeah, I felt very confident.". He ran it in 4.4 seconds during the 1988 Summer Olympics. Johnson ran a 4.24 40-yard dash at the 2008 NFL Combine. Bruce Ellington, South Carolina: 39.5 According to NFL Next Gen Stats, he ranked 10th in the NFL in 2020 in terms of top speed achieved at 21.66 MPH. So for as much. The Saints, meanwhile, got on a roll with wide receiver Michael Thomas and running back Alvin Kamara emerging as a deadly 1-2 punch with Brees, and they weren't about to slow down to fold Snead back into the mix, even once he was healthy. General Manager Ozzie Newsome has also told Snead on multiple occasions how he's wanted him for a while. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Best moments from the Linebackers at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Snead III moved his family all over the country Florida, Chicago, San Diego, back to Florida, then to Michigan. General Manager Eric DeCosta said he met recently with QB Lamar Jackson and there's been a 'good dialogue.'. It took longer than anyone would've liked (Snead had to awkwardly continue working out with the Saints after visiting Baltimore), but eventually the Ravens signed him to a two-year deal in late April. If the athlete can find just one-hundredth of a second, they break 4.70. Snead exits Muncie as one of only two receivers in school history to record back-to-back 1,000 yard receiving seasons. At the 2001 NFL Combine, Vick ran a 4.2540-yard dash. Suddenly, he was out of football a cold slap in the face for about a month. "I think the hard work just comes from being doubted a lot in my career being 'too slow to separate' or 'not big enough,'" Snead said. He's all ball, all the time," Harbaugh said Monday. Josh Stewart, Oklahoma State: 4.61 , 4.69, 4.69 4 receiver. Knott was slowed by various injuries during his time with Alabama, leading to his entry into the transfer portal. Second-half utilization of wide receivers allows Derek Carr, Raiders to find rhythm, Las Vegas Raiders' Derek Carr letting young WRs group 'go make plays', Las Vegas Raiders' NFL free-agent signings 2021: Former first-round pick Karl Joseph returns, Good, bad and Lee Evans: Ranking Ravens' wide receiver acquisitions, Source: WR Snead joins Ravens positive for virus, Mahomes and Jackson on same page, a Vince Carter throwback and more: The best of NFL Week 5 arrivals, Despite ugly playoff exit, Ravens believe their run is just beginning, Source: Ravens sign WR Snead to 1-year deal, Lamar Jackson reaching historic heights (just don't bring it up), Ravens' Lamar Jackson sends message, via airmail, to every NFL defense. "I made a bad decision, and it cost me a lot," Snead said this week. Then to have the chance, the way that things fell together, to bring him here was something we were just thrilled about, because he fit us so well.". After a phenomenal summer with the Saints in his second year in the NFL, Snead cracked the 53-man roster. There's a toughness element to him you appreciate.". The following week, Snead made a season-high ten catches for 76 receiving yards as the Saints lost 3527 to the Detroit Lions in Week 15. Who will break the record next? [59] He finished the 2020 season with 33 receptions for 432 and three receiving touchdowns. Fleming is one of the smallest defensive backs on the roster in terms of height, but hes also one of the fastest and best playmakers among the group. Corey Brown, Ohio State: 4.37 , 4.44, 4.51 Snead had to become good at everything. [17], Snead joined a revamped wide receivers core that included free agent acquisitions Michael Crabtree and John Brown. He also returned 9 punts for 60 yards, rushed for 154 yards, returned 45 kickoffs for 1,088 yards, and scored 45 touchdowns (44 receiving and 1 kickoff return). The 6-foot-2, 180-pounder is long and he can really run. 2012 Olympian in the long jump Clemson's Sammy Watkins ran an unofficial 4.34-second 40-yard dash. Members of the NFL Draft Class of 2020 will race against the clock this week in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine, where the fastest draft prospects in the class will attempt to match or break John Ross all-time record in the 40-yard dash. Champ Bailey (DB) - 4.28 seconds (1999) Ryan Grant, Tulane: 911 He also had a 1.61-second, 10-yard split, illustrating his explosiveness on the edge. During training camp, Snead competed for a roster spot against Joe Morgan, Nick Toon, Seantavius Jones, Lance Lewis, Jalen Saunders, R.J. Harris, and Kyle Prater. With Jackson, those averages dropped to 4.0 targets, 2.5 receptions, and 31.6 yards. Josh Huff, Oregon: 14 reps Over half of the 23 participants in the group ran a 4.4-second 40-yard dash or better. Griffin's stock soared ahead of the 2012 draft by posting an official 4.41 in the 40-yard dash at the combine, which was the second-best time for a quarterback in event history. Snead always had a strong work ethic instilled in him by his father. He made just one catch for 11 yards over the six games following his return. DeMarcus Van Dyke (DB) - 4.28 seconds (2011) Jarvis Landry, LSU: 92 Snead caught both of his targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-25 loss to the Browns. (Gault once ran a 6.18-second 60-yard. Galloway alwayshas been able to utilize his exceptional speed and quickness to get open and beatdefenders. Walt Powell, Murray State: 4.59 , 4.62 He has failed to put up more than 15 yards in a game in his last eight games played, although he did Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead led all wide receivers with 13 yards on three receptions and a touchdown in Week 14's win over the Buffalo Bills. Kevin Norwood, Alabama: 101 Penn State Nittany Lions defensive back Joey Porter Jr. and his father former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Sr. discusses the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine with Kimmi Chex. Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson goes through NFL Network's Steve Mariucci's "Draw My Play" exam. 40-Yard Dash; Bench Press; Vertical Jump; Broad Jump; . Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead was held without a catch in Week 16's win over the Cleveland Browns. [69] Snead was promoted to active roster on October 3, 2022. Andersen Pickard A. Pickard Prime Time Sports Talk Prime . So what will the emotions be like this Sunday when Snead faces off against his former team? Now, he is starting to build one in pro football. 3 starting wide receiver on the depth chart, behind Crabtree and Brown. That time came with a strong 10-yard split of 1.61 seconds. Deion Sanders was one of the most electric players in NFL history. "It was frustrating," Snead said. Bailey isconsidered to be one of theleague's best lock-down defenders in the last decade. Like any Ravens receiver, there's some risk involved in Snead that isn't necessarily in his control. [56] In Week10, against the New England Patriots, he had five receptions for 64yards and two touchdowns in the 1723loss. Sam Graddy 10.09 (1984) 1984 Olympic 100m silver medalist behind Lewis. Bruce Ellington, South Carolina: 10 [1], The Ball State Cardinals finished the 2012 season 93 with important wins over #25 Toledo 3427, the then Big Easts South Florida 3127 and, for a second year in a row, the Big Tens Indiana Hoosiers 4139. Isaiah Burse, Fresno State: 97 [65] He was released on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day. [1], Snead went undrafted during the 2014 NFL Draft. When combining his sure-handedness with his speed, Snead is one of the better players on the Pirates roster. Sep 29, 2019 at 6:17 pm ET 1 min read. Generally, an NFL Draft prospect's 40-yard dash time tells pro teams little about his potential to succeed as a player at football's highest level. Kelvin Benjamin, Florida State: 13 reps Josh Huff, Oregon: 4.45 , 4.47, 4.51 Snead had 100+ receiving yards in nine games, a school record, and tied with Vanderbilt's Jordan Matthews for the most such games that year. What's a good 40 time Depending on the age group, a good 40 yard dash time can vary widely. Kevin Norwood, Alabama: 33 Brandin Cooks, Oregon State: 16 reps TCU Horned Frogs defensive back Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson discusses how his uncle, Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson, made an impact on his career. Played in 17 games over three seasons, T-6. That said, they profile as completely different receivers than Snead, who does most of his damage out of the slot. Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt: 35.5 Drafted 247th overall by Atlanta Walt Powell, Murray State: 31.5 At 5-11, 195, Snead isn't much of a red-zone target (only nine looks), and his 4.56 40 speed precludes many downfield plays. Derick E. Hingle/USA TODAY Sports Is Keevan Lucas the Willie Snead of the 2017 NFL Draft wide receiver class? The Saints eventually lost on an even crazier play that left rookie safety Marcus Williams as the fall guy, but the missed touchdown was haunting.
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